The sad case of the Norfolk Island morepork shows we need a way to control or eradicate invasive rodents without killing native species.
Menopause has become a hot health topic, with experts debating the latest treatments and what’s appropriate for women who need them.
The world’s most advanced artificial heart, including a pipeline of transformative, next-generation cardiac technologies, are set to be developed and commercialised by a Monash University-led consortium.
In the aftermath of a disappointing Voice referendum, Indigenous politicians are looking to the United Nations Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a potential way forward.
When Monash’s Associate Professor Jun Yang started investigating a little-known but sometimes fatal condition, she could never have imagined the very personal way it would enter her life.
Trace the increasingly blurred line between man and machine in the world of transhumanism on our “What Happens Next?” podcast.
Hotter, drier conditions associated with El Niño can be detrimental to our health. These tips may help.
As Alzheimer’s cases grow, scientists have been deep in debate over its causes. Now, with treatments are on the horizon, the new race is to ready the health system.
An investigation highlighting the failure of some medical journals to maintain rigorous processes amid the rush to publish during the pandemic should serve as a warning to all researchers.
A new study underlines the importance of preventing weight gain versus weight reduction, and the interconnectedness of joint health and heart health.
It’s a love song cliché and a Hollywood staple, but your heart really might race or skip a beat when you feel love and attraction.
After months of hearings, characterised by spectacular admissions including threats of violence, the report of the Bergin Inquiry into the probity of Crown Sydney Gaming has been tabled in the NSW parliament.
Addiction remains shrouded in stigma, while the system through which we provide addiction treatment in Australia is fragmented and failing. There's no better time to address these issues.
Addressing the health, social and economic inequities in our communities is crucial in the COVID-19 recovery.
The COVID-19 death toll in aged-care homes is spiking. Protocols need to urgently be put in place to prevent infection, but there also needs to be detailed plans for when an outbreak occurs.
Embracing weakness and vulnerability might be a CEO’s greatest strength.
Don't believe the hype when it comes to reports that driverless cars are the answer to our traffic problems.
One year after the royal commission into Northern Territory child detention recommended big changes, little of substance has been done to tackle the problem by the NT Labor government.
Although the “normal” heart rate is anywhere between 60 to 100 beats per minute, there’s increasing evidence a rate at the lower end of the spectrum is better for you.
Apple store would be one step down a slippery slope, from civic square to shopping mall.
A palliative care doctor discusses his interactions with his patients
It’s being called the greatest epidemic of the 21st century, and the biggest challenge confronting Australia's health system.
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